Dr Tracy King
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Dr Tracy King
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
BSc.(Hons), MSc., PsychD. C Psychol
HCPC
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist having worked across a variety of sectors (NHS, Prison, Hospital, Private Practice) over the last 24 years. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am an Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society.
I have previously worked as a Senior Psychologist within Forensic Settings, Principal Psychologist in Neuro-rehabiliation, and Consultant Psychologist within a Developmental Conditions (Autism & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Service and Eating Disorders Unit. I am trained to undertake psychometric evaluation to contribute to formulation of treatment plans. I work now in private practice undertaking a variety of work including assessment, treatment and Expert Witness based roles (criminal, family and civil medico-legal work).
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches. The approach we use will depend upon our psychological assessment and what we agree will be the most appropriate for you.
In private practice I assess and treat adults across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting conditions. I am specialised and have a special interest in treatment of Trauma (single incident or complex), Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Attachment based concerns, Anxiety, Phobias, offending behaviour (sexual deviance, violence, gang related and drug related crime), psychosexual concerns, couples therapy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Addictions, Anger Management, coping with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, work based stress, improving communication patterns and overcoming Narcissistic abuse.
I also offer Life Coaching. I am a Jungian Life Coach and work with matters of repeating patterns in life choices, and uncovering the unconscious to gain a sense of purpose and meaning in life. This can assist with unhelpful relationship patterns, lack of career based satisfaction, building sense of self and focusing on goals in any area of life change, ensuring the goals are yours and not those conditioned by others.
I am additionally a Spiritual Emergence Coach® working with people who are experiencing symptoms that they make sense of in a spiritual manner and feel they are in spiritual crisis.
I am trained in many approaches as a Clinical Psychologist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Therapy). I have undertaken further training in Schema Focused Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Emotional Freedom Technique and Hypnotherapy.
I am a Yoga Alliance registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Tantric Practitioner and incorporate body work into my psychotherapeutic approaches where appropriate.
Tracy is a specialist in the treatment of the following problems:
Complex Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
ADHD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Depression
Eating Disorders - Anorexia & Bulimia
Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss
Psychosexual Issue
Personality & Relationship Concerns
Tracy is highly experienced & trained in the treatment of the following problems:
Addictions - Substance
Addictions - Pornography / Sex
Addictions - Gaming / Gambling / Other
Anger
Anxiety - Stress
Anxiety - Agoraphobia
Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)
Anxiety - Health
Panic / Panic Attacks
Anxiety - Performance
Anxiety - Separation
Anxiety - Fears of abandonment
Anxiety - Social
Anxiety - Phobias
Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)
Bi-Polar Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Body Image Problems
Depression - Low Mood
Depression - Major
Perinatal Anxiety
Perinatal Depression
Self Harm
Emotional Regulation
Family Issues - Adoption
Family Issues - Blended families
Family Issues - Conflict
Gender Identity Issues / Gender Dysphoria
Grief / Bereavement / Loss
Hoarding
Infertility
LGBTQI+ Related Issues
Low Self-Esteem
Miscarriage
Narcissistic personality disorder
Pain management
Parenting Issues
Perfectionism
Personality Disorders
Health conditions - Acute / Long Term
Pregnancy & Birth
Relationship - Attachment issues
Relationship - Codependency
Relationship - Communication difficulties
Relationship - Doubt in relationship
Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals
Relationship - Intimacy
Relationship - Separation & Divorce
Sexual dysfunction
Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)
Sleep - Problems
Sleep - Insomnia
Tinnitus
Trauma - Childhood Trauma
Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma - Complex PTSD
Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents
Career Coaching
Life Purpose search for Meaning
Spiritual Crisis/Emergence
Work - General
Work - Bullying
Work - Redundancy
Work - Stress
Models and approaches Tracy is trained to use:
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Meditation Teaching
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Schema Focused Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Transactional Analysis Psycotherapy
Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner
Jungian Life Coach
Transactional Analysis
`Body Work (Yoga & Meditation Teacher (500 hours)
Tantric Practitioner
Tracy works with:
Children (Under 10 Years)
Adolescents (10 - 18 Years)
All adults, across the whole age range from 18 years +
Feedback about therapy with Tracy
Dr. Tracy King: A Compassionate and Insightful Guide to Understanding Your Emotions
“Tracy made me feel at ease instantly. Tracy is friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. When I would struggle to explain how I was feeling, Tracy was always able to put it into words for me, which gave me such a sense of relief and made me feel so understood. I can't recommend Tracy enough. By far she is the best therapist I have ever had.” Nicola
Dr. Tracy King: Empowering Clients with Tools for Lasting Change
“Tracy was brilliant, would recommend her to any of my friends / family. She has pulled me out from of a dark place where I was nearly being kicked out of the house, to a point where I am in control of my issues and if not, now have the tools to deal with them.” CB
Transformative Support for Couples Navigating Neurodiversity with Dr. Tracy
“Dr Tracy is an excellent therapist. We chose her as she has experience with conditions such as autism, CPTSD and ADHD and how they interact. Our goal in seeing Tracy was to better be able to support one another as a couple within the context of our different conditions. To this end, Tracy has been invaluable in both her abilities, kindness and patience.” Matthew & Partner
Tailored and Efficient Therapy: Dr. Tracy King's Professionalism and Empathy Fostered My Renewed Well-being
“I could not recommend Dr Tracy highly enough. She very quickly understood my personality and the speed at which I liked to operate - never spending too much time on topics that I had processed and could move on with but sufficient time on topics that needed a bit more support. I had a concern that there may never be an 'end' to my therapy journey before beginning but with Tracy I always felt that she was not in the business of dragging things out for the sake of it. Super professional, knowledgeable and empathetic with the ability to use humour when required. A perfect therapy professional for me. Most importantly I feel great once more!” DG
Guiding Through Darkness: Tracy's Support Transforms Life Post-Divorce, Instilling Skills for Everyday Challenges
“I cannot thank Tracy enough for her support and guidance in helping me navigate through a particularly horrendous period of my life. Tracy got me through when I could not see a way and thanks to Tracy I am now living my lovely life and I have skills now to approach the general everyday challenges that life can sometimes bring.” Lorraine (adult female in forties seen for depression and anxiety in context of a divorce).
Adaptable and Calming: Dr. Tracy King's Intuitive Approach Unveils Core Issues, Paving the Path to Healing
“Dr Tracy helped me work through many complicated issues and I have found her approach to be very adaptable and calming. She is also quite intuitive which coupled with an extensive therapeutic skill set has finally helped me to get to the core of my problems and start the path to healing.” Trudy (adult female in forties seen due to complex childhood trauma and chronic pain issues).
Empowering Adolescents: Tracy's Recognition of Uniqueness Boosts Confidence and Family Harmony
“I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to feel like Rachel was finally seen for who she is and not a problem in a system she does not fit in. She now sees how unique she is and recognises her many talents” Parent of an adolescent seen with ADHD
Siblings Harmony Restored: Tracy's Support Equips Cassie to Understand and Accept Her Sister's Autism
“I wanted to thank you for the difference that you have made with Cassie and how she is now getting on so much better with her sister and the rest of the family. She now understands her sister’s autism and is able to be more accepting of how she is. We are all much happier.” Parent of adolescent seen due to anxiety and OCD
From Hospitalisation to Recovery: Tracy's Caring Guidance Leads Young Adult with Anorexia to Return to University
“Thank you for ensuring I was admitted to hospital as the first stage of my recovery. I did not realise how bad things were. I appreciate that you cared for me when I was not able to. I can’t believe I am already now returning to university in the next few months when I didn’t even want to be here at the beginning of the year.” Young adult seen with Anorexia
Breaking Free - Tracy's Support Empowers Individual in Abusive Relationship to Leave and Reclaim Strength
“Tracy helped me work through understanding how the relationship I was in was not healthy for me. She took things at my pace and did not judge me. She empowered me to be strong and leave a situation that I did not deserve to be in”. SF (adult in an abusive relationship
Trauma Unveiled -Tracy's Guidance Helps Navigate Early Childhood Trauma and Court Cases
“I saw Tracy due to a road traffic accident but this triggered issues off early childhood trauma. Not only did she help me to process my traumatic experiences but she also gave e me a high level of support through pending court cases related to both. I could not have done this without her input." HD (adult female)
Safe Birth After Trauma - Dr. King's Support Prepares Expectant Mother for a Calmer Experience"
“Tracy helped me prepare for my forthcoming birth when I had experienced such a traumatic time with my first child. She contained my emotions and gave me skills to calm down my nervous system. Keeping me and my baby safe.” DM (adult female)
Unveiling Hidden Grief - Tracy's Compassion Connects Patient with Lost Child, Opening New Avenues in Life
“I had not realised the full impact of losing a baby as a young adult as I had suppressed this. With Tracy’s help we connected with my lost child and said goodbye to her. I could then see how this opened up my life so much more as I had held such guilt about this loss blaming myself for situations out of my control” RW (adult female)
Understanding Depressio - Dr. King's Normalising and Validating Approach Brings Relief to a Stressed Corporate World
“When I went to see Dr King I had not even realised that I was depressed. I did not know why I felt the way I did or why I should. I was critical of myself and ashamed of not coping. She normalised my experience and validated how I was feeling in addition to giving me skills and strategies to manage my stress levels in a busy corporate world” SC (adult male)
Tracy’s training & credentials
BSC Psychology
MSC Forensic Psychology
Psych D Clinical Psychology
Diploma Clinical Hypnotherapy
Registered Health Care and Professions Council (PYL 16996)
Registered British Psychological Society (41645)
Registered International Coaching Federation
International Jungian Coaching Association
International Certified Spiritual Emergence Coach® Directory
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500: 359590)
Further training in:
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Meditation Teaching
Compassion Focussed Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Analytic Therapy
Schema Focused Therapy
Transactional Analysis Psycotherapy